A Hedgehog coming through hedgehog tunnel.
Leicestershire housebuilders have joined forces with the RSPB and launched a project designed to inspire and advise people on how to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife – whether it be a garden, balcony, or community green space.
‘Nature on Your Doorstep’ is a scheme developed alongside Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes.
This project comes after a year in lockdown caused many to rediscover and rejoice in their local nature. In 2020 alone over 1.7 million people sought advice from the RSPB website on how to make their garden more wildlife-friendly, and in January the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch saw a record-breaking one million people take part in counting the birds in their garden.
In a recent YouGov poll two thirds of people in the UK said nature was a source of solace during the pandemic, with more than half of those surveyed (51%) believing the pandemic has made them more aware of the nature around them. A recent study from Princeton University, USA, also found that gardening is one of the top five activities for increasing emotional wellbeing.
From today, visitors to Nature on Your Doorstep will be able to access:
- How-to gardening guides
- Easy step-by-step videos
- seasonal gardening advice
- An online community dedicated to bringing people together to ask questions, seek advice, and share their successes (and learning experiences)
Already available are four of the ten ‘Wildlife Action’…
